The short answer: every RAID player can recruit Dorothy Gale free by opening the game on seven different days during the Dorothy Chase, which runs from August 19 to November 19, 2026. Join the Chase before November 5. Dorothy is separate from the Cowardly Lion Fusion, so missing that Fusion does not block her.
Fact check updated September 6, 2026. Dates and eligibility below come from Plarium's Update 11.71 notes and the official Echoes of Oz event page. The Cowardly Lion Fusion ended on September 3; the Dorothy Chase remains the current action described here. Times or event interfaces can still change through an in-game notice, which should take priority if Plarium publishes a correction.
Echoes of Oz dates at a glance
| Activity | Confirmed window | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Echoes of Oz | August 19-November 10 | The main crossover event and themed Event Dungeon are available. |
| Dorothy Chase | August 19-November 19 | Open RAID on seven different days to recruit Dorothy. |
| Chase entry cutoff | Before November 5 | Join before this cutoff rather than waiting for the final login window. |
| Cowardly Lion Fusion | August 19-September 3 | This separate Hybrid Fusion has ended. |
| Dorothy in Shards | From November 10 | Plarium says Dorothy and Ozilda become summonable after the event window. |
The most important distinction is simple: Dorothy is the low-friction reward. The Cowardly Lion was offered through a conventional resource event that has ended. A player can still secure Dorothy without having completed the Fusion, beaten the highest Event Dungeon stages or collected all five Oz Champions.
How to get Dorothy Gale free
Use this checklist instead of treating every Echoes of Oz notification as mandatory:
- Open RAID and enter the Dorothy Chase before November 5.
- Log in on seven different days within the August 19-November 19 window.
- Check the Chase screen after each qualifying login rather than assuming the day registered.
- Claim Dorothy when the seventh day is complete.
- Keep enough Silver, gear and upgrade materials available to make the new Support useful.
Plarium's wording is “seven different days.” It does not require this article to invent a consecutive-login rule, a minimum account level or a new-player-only restriction. The official Dorothy guide states that all players can unlock her through the Chase. Existing players therefore should not create a second account solely for this reward.
If you start late, count your remaining calendar days before committing other resources. The safest approach is to begin immediately; the November 5 entry cutoff arrives before the November 19 end of the Chase.
What does Dorothy Gale actually do?
Dorothy is a Spirit-affinity Legendary Support Champion in the Banner Lords. Plarium describes her role around stripping or stealing enemy buffs, applying debuffs and becoming stronger when she fights beside other Echoes of Oz characters.
That kit points to a practical first build goal: help her take turns reliably, land the effects her skills depend on and survive long enough to repeat them. Speed, Accuracy and defensive durability are sensible priorities, but there is no single official stat target that fits every account, dungeon stage or Arena tier. Treat exact community thresholds as build advice, not as rules supplied by Plarium.
Before spending rare books or premium gear, test Dorothy in the content your account is actually trying to solve. A buff-control Support can matter more against an enemy that stacks valuable buffs than in a farming stage already cleared in seconds. Her free acquisition does not automatically make every upgrade resource free.
Did the Cowardly Lion Fusion affect Dorothy?
No. The Cowardly Lion Hybrid Fusion ran from August 19 through September 3 and has ended. During that event, players collected fragments for Epic Champions, then ranked, leveled and ascended those Champions before fusing the Legendary.
Missing or skipping that Fusion does not block Dorothy. The active Dorothy route remains the separate seven-day Chase, subject to its November 5 entry cutoff and November 19 completion deadline.
For players following several live games, the same resource-first rule applies to the current NTE Version 1.3 update and STFC Update 94: read the calendar, identify the permanent reward, then decide which limited target deserves the account's stockpile.
What else is in Echoes of Oz?
The Event Dungeon returns with Ozilda the Wicked as its boss and Chronophage Gear among its rewards. Stages 31-35 add one-time challenge prizes. Dorothy, the Cowardly Lion, Tin Woodman, Scarecrow and Ozilda form the event's five Legendary Champions.
Collecting all five earns the Yellow Brick Road Traveler Badge. Doing so before November 10 also grants an additional themed gift according to the official event announcement. This is a collection objective, not a requirement for the free Dorothy Chase.
That difference matters for new accounts. A seven-day Champion is realistic; assembling every event Legendary may require a much deeper roster and resource reserve. Give the player-facing reward priority over the cosmetic completion target.
Confirmed facts, editorial guidance and unknowns
| Status | Information |
|---|---|
| Confirmed | Dorothy is free through seven qualifying login days; the Chase runs August 19-November 19; players must join before November 5. |
| Confirmed | Plarium presented the Cowardly Lion Fusion and Event Dungeon as activities separate from the Dorothy Chase; neither is a prerequisite for Dorothy. |
| Editorial guidance | Start the Chase now, verify each registered day and delay expensive skill or gear commitments until Dorothy is tested on your account. |
| Community-dependent | Exact Accuracy, Speed and mastery recommendations vary by mode, team and opponent. |
| Unknown | Plarium has not promised that every future Echoes of Oz acquisition opportunity will use the same dates or rules. |
The distinction is also useful when reading other live-service coverage, including our report on the NIKKE September update and the staged unlocks in Where Winds Meet 2.1.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dorothy Gale free for existing RAID players?
Yes. Plarium says all players can recruit Dorothy through the Dorothy Chase by opening RAID on seven different days during the event window.
Do the seven login days have to be consecutive?
The official wording available on August 31 says seven different days. It does not state in the cited announcement that they must be consecutive. Check the in-game Chase counter after each login.
Do I need the Cowardly Lion to unlock Dorothy?
No. The Lion has a separate Fusion. Dorothy uses her own seven-day Chase.
Is Dorothy only useful with the other Oz Champions?
Her official description says Oz allies strengthen part of her potential, but her buff control and debuffs can still be evaluated in other teams. The best use depends on the roster and encounter.
What is the safest action today?
Enter the Dorothy Chase, confirm the first day registered and schedule six more login days well before November 19. That secures the known free reward without requiring a Fusion commitment.
